The Chairman of the Hungarian National Assembly criticized the EU sanctions of Russia as wrong and could devastate the economy of this bloc.

The sanctions, which have been imposed 7 consecutive rounds since Russia opened a military campaign in Ukraine in February, was the core and will cause the economy in Europe to be ruined, the Chairman of the Hungarian National Assembly Laszlo Kover

Mr. Kover added Hungary's history and geography has made it a bridge between East and West.

Hungarian National Assembly Chairman Laszlo Kover at Budapest on May 20.

As a member of the European Union (EU), Hungary strongly opposed the sanctions of the Block targeting Russia due to concerns about economic impacts.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is considered to be the most supportive leader of Russia of the 27 EU members when repeatedly saying the alliance destroys himself for applying sanctions to Moscow or warning these measures at risk.

Hungary's molar company on August 10 announced that Moscow had paid to help resume oil pipelines from Russia to Central Europe after 6 days of operation.

The actions of Turkey and Hungary, the two countries close to Russia, can prevent the West pressure with Moscow and deepen internal divisions.

Secretary of State Szijjarto went to Moscow to buy an additional 700 million m3 of gas, emphasizing that the country's energy security could not be guaranteed without Russia.